State of the art
Research infrastructure
laboratories and equipment park for your research and development
Benefit from our state-of-the-art research infrastructure today and save the most valuable thing - your time! We take care of the operation, you get ahead! With InnovationLab you reduce your investment costs for equipment and administrative services and benefit from fully equipped laboratories, all-round support and an unbeatable network for co-innovation!
Laboratories and epuipment...
... for your research and development
From basic research to the development of new system solutions - as a research and development/transfer platform, the growing success of our company is based on constantly evolving competence centers with our strong academic partners and shareholders.
The InnovationLab supports the visions of young scientists. Here, young scientists benefit from our equipment pool and the expertise of numerous research and industry partners based at the InnovationLab in an interdisciplinary environment when implementing specific ideas.
InnovationLab was launched in 2008/2009 with the aim of establishing itself as the first location for young scientists and experts in printed and organic electronics.
Everything under one roof
State of the art research infrastructure
Our ultra-modern and fully equipped laboratories offer everything your heart desires. This allows our customers to concentrate on the essentials - their work.
Established environment of SMEs at the location
Our customers have been using our platform for over 15 years together with our renowned shareholders.
Strong network for co-innovation
Together we are faster - and better! As a "hub of knowledge", our platform is used for the joint development of new ideas and technologies with our partners at the site.
Working in a protected environment under NDAs and IP protection
Multilateral confidentiality agreements and sensitive handling of relevant data, both analog and digital, have been a tried and tested standard at our location for 15 years. Regular training and advice on handling information, results and presentations as well as data protection are part of the services we offer.
Interdisciplinary exchange between research groups, start-ups and companies
By sharing our research platform and the equipment park, new methods and work processes can be developed cooperatively with other users and new solution strategies can grow.
Central location in Heidelberg
In the middle of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, our location offers optimal transport connections to Heidelberg main station, the A5 and A6 highways and Frankfurt Airport (approx. 80 km away).
All-round carefree service package
From material procurement and occupational safety support to waste disposal, we offer our customers a comprehensive foundation for their individual work at our site.
Organized workshops and events
Power networking is a top priority for us! Our customers benefit from a series of events that are specifically designed to bring the right partners together and promote current topics.
Fixed price via flat rate service
Further services & features included
Development and technology consulting
Your advantages
... if you use the InnovationLab platform
This is how it works:
Step 1: Send request
Send us a non-binding inquiry via our contact form
You can simply use our contact form to send us a non-binding inquiry with your personal request. The more information you provide us with at this point, the more specifically our service team can respond to your needs later on.
Step 2: Appointment for viewing
Our Lab team will arrange a confession appointment with you
After receiving your request, our service team will contact you within a few days to arrange a viewing appointment. This will give you the opportunity to inspect our research infrastructure and clarify any unanswered questions.
Step 3: Let's Go...
Your work at our site can begin
We will guide you through an onboarding process so that you can start working at our site as quickly as possible. Here you will receive occupational safety training and all necessary instructions, which will be individually tailored to your work.
Q&A: Frequently asked questions
We want to be as transparent as possible so that all important questions are clarified before you come to our laboratory for the first time. Sometimes questions arise before our appointments, which is why we answer the most important questions here.
How can I be sure that my IP is protected?
It goes without saying that confidentiality in the handling of data is a top priority at our location. Multilateral non-disclosure agreements and sensitive handling of relevant data, both analog and digital, have been a tried and tested standard at our location for 15 years. Regular training and advice on handling information, results and presentations as well as data protection are part of the services we offer. If required, we can support your patent protection with swift applications via our external patent attorneys and advise you on the best and most effective protection for your intellectual property using the most suitable instrument for your specific results. In doing so, we draw on 15 years of experience.
What services are included in the flat rate/package/price?
Safety briefings (occupational safety), technical safety support, advice on hazardous substances legislation, ...
The all-inclusive flat rate also includes all services associated with laboratory operations.
Which devices are available at the location?
Our fleet of devices and equipment at the site is constantly growing. You can see from the list which devices are at the site.
Can I use all the devices available on the iL myself?
After a thorough briefing by the respective equipment manager, most of the equipment can be used independently. The equipment must be reserved in advance for the desired period of use using a booking tool.
More complex devices - such as the Gallus RCS 330 - require an experienced "operator" to carry out the desired work on behalf of the customer.
Can I bring my own devices?
You can bring your own devices to our location by arrangement. It is also possible to make equipment available to other users in the form of a loan agreement.
Who takes care of general laboratory operations?
From material procurement to waste disposal, we take care of general laboratory operations...
Can I use all the devices that are on the InnovationLab?
Who takes care of the material disposal?
What our customers say
Research at iL
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Based on his many years of experience as a PostDoc at InnovationLab, Dr. Gerardo Hernandez-Sosa, Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), explains why InnovationLab offers a perfect working environment for his research group.
Professor Hernandez-Sosa has been working here with his research group for 10 years.
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